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Black College All-American Team and Black College Football Poll will debut in 2026

Staff

Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Black College Football Poll (BCFP) and the Black College Football All-American teams will make inaugural debuts just in time for the start of the 2026 college football season as it was announced on Wednesday, April 22nd. The Black College Football Poll and the Black College Football All-American teams have been formally endorsed and sanctioned by the two NCAA Division I conferences (Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) along with the two NCAA Division II conferences (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and…

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Bulls Hit Reset Button as Billy Donovan Steps Away

Brandon King

After six seasons at the helm, Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, bringing an end to his tenure in Chicago. Despite the Bulls finishing the 2025–26 campaign with a disappointing 31–51 record, ownership made it clear they hoped Donovan would return for a seventh season. However, both sides ultimately agreed that a clean slate was best for the franchise moving forward. “We wanted Billy to continue as our head coach — that was never in question,” said Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf. “But through honest…

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PE Corner: The “UCLA” Air Jordan 14

Brandon King

UCLA Bruins and Jordan Brand are once again flexing their exclusive heat—this time with a striking “UCLA” edition of the Air Jordan 14. Designed strictly for Bruins athletes, this player-exclusive iteration immediately grabs attention with its vibrant blue suede one-piece upper. The traditional Jumpman shield on the lateral side is replaced with UCLA branding, giving the silhouette a unique, school-specific identity. Gold accents add a premium touch, appearing at the top and bottom of the tongue, which features “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on the back. A royal blue…

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An Initial Look at the Adidas DON Issue 8

Brandon King

The signature line of Donovan Mitchell continues to evolve, as early images of the Adidas DON Issue 8 have officially surfaced. At first glance, the DON Issue 8 introduces a lower-cut silhouette, offering a sleeker profile that draws some comparisons to the Air Jordan XXXVI. The design leans into modern performance aesthetics while maintaining elements that have become staples of Mitchell’s line. The upper features a webbed synthetic construction layered with mesh for added breathability and structure. Black accents appear along the collar and inner lining, providing contrast to the…

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“Slate”Air Max 95 Big Bubble coming May 7 

Brandon King

It appears that the Air Max 95 continues to be a point of emphasis for Nike as the brand has rolled out several colourways of the classic silhouette, including the beloved “Neon.” The “Slate” is of the upcoming looks for the 95 planned to release this spring.  They sport a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with multiple blue tones as well as white leather at the toe. An emerald green Swoosh is present at the lateral ankle , while “airmax” and “NIKE AIR” branding are perched atop the tongue and…

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Mike Davis to be named Head Coach at Mississippi Valley State, Tasked With Rebuilding Delta Devils

Brandon King

Mike Davis is officially back in the head coaching ranks. Mississippi Valley State University seems poised to tab the veteran coach as the new leader of its men’s basketball program, , but nothing has been officially announced, per Jason Munoz of the Commercial Appeal. The hiring of Davis would signal a major reset for a team looking to climb out of the basement of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Davis will be stepping into one of the most challenging situations in Division I basketball. The Delta Devils are coming off a…

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Nike’s Basketball Shoe Struggles Go Beyond Player Popularity

Brandon King

Recent comments from Brian Windhorst have reignited a debate about the state of basketball sneakers. The longtime NBA insider suggested that one reason Nike is struggling to move basketball shoes is because NBA players “aren’t as popular as they used to be.” It’s a headline-grabbing take—but it only scratches the surface of a much larger shift happening in sneaker culture. A Convenient Narrative On its face, the argument makes some sense. The golden era of signature sneakers was driven by transcendent stars like Michael Jordan, whose partnership with Nike didn’t…

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Quentin Richardson Shuts Down Kendrick Perkins’ LeBron GOAT Claim: “The Conversation Has Been Over”

Brandon King

The GOAT debate is once again dominating basketball discourse—and this time, Quentin Richardson is drawing a hard line in the sand. After Kendrick Perkins ,one of the chief misinformation officers in the propaganda arm of Klutch Sports, suggested that a first-round playoff victory by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers over the Houston Rockets would cement LeBron as the greatest player of all time, Richardson wasted no time pushing back. And he didn’t just disagree—he dismissed the entire premise. Perkins’ Take Sparks Debate Perkins, never one to shy away…

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Bobby Gardner Commits to Maryland Eastern Shore

Brandon King

Former Virginia Union Panthers guard Bobby Gardner has announced his commitment to Maryland Eastern Shore, giving the Hawks a proven scorer out of the transfer pipeline. The former CIAA Rookie of the Year revealed his decision Friday via X, writing:“A lot of whys, a lot of where’s, a lot of find where you can call home. Found my home, time to change the momentum and make a change. Committed!!” Gardner is coming off a strong sophomore campaign in which he averaged a team-high 12.4 points per game, along with 3.8…

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Alabama State lands forward Isaiah Barganier in the transfer portal

Brandon King

Redshirt junior forward Isaiah Barganier has officially committed to Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball, giving the program a physical frontcourt addition out of the transfer portal. Here’s the quick breakdown: He was a decorated player coming out of Fulshear High School ( Fulshear,Texas) where he became only the second player in program history to tally over 1,000 points. He was a four-time All-District selection and averaged 16.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 blocks per game as a junior, including a 32 point, 21 rebound, 7 assists performance. He also recorded a…

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